Designed by Bernhard Langer, the championship links at Portmarnock Hotel covers 180 acres of classic terrain. Widely recognised as one of Ireland’s premier golf resorts the links course takes full advantage of a natural setting. Here, professional and amateur alike can appreciate a links that combines all the charms of a traditional layout with the challenge of the modern game. Portmarnock is just 15 minutes from Dublin airport, nestled between the picturesque, upmarket seaside villages of Malahide and Howth. Portmarnock Golf Links is home to the 2009 Ladies Irish Open. This amzing golf course is now open to golf societies.